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The Vacancy
Are you an experienced healthcare assistant looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with life-limiting illnesses?
We’re looking for compassionate and confident Senior Healthcare Assistants (Band 3) to join our dedicated team at St Peter & St James Hospice. In this vital and rewarding role, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality, individualised palliative care to patients and those important to them on our inpatient ward, working closely with registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Job Details:
Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, North Common Rd, North Chailey, Haywards Heath BN8 4ED
Salary: £24,552 - £26,187 per annum (dependent on experience)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Shifts: Flexible rota across Monday to Sunday, including nights and weekends
Closing Date: Early applications encouraged – we will shortlist and interview as applications are received.
What You’ll Do:
Assist in the delivery of individualised care plans under the supervision of Registered Nurses
Provide emotional and practical support to patients and those important to them
Promote dignity, comfort, and respect in all aspects of care
Undertake extended Healthcare Assistant roles, when assessed as competent, under supervision of a qualified practitioner
Supervise and support Healthcare Assistants and act as a role model within the team
Contribute to a safe, clean, and supportive environment
What We’re Looking For:
Evidence of level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in a Health-related subject such as Care Certificate
Experience of working in a similar role as part of a multidisciplinary team in a healthcare setting
Excellent communication and teamworking skills
Confidence to work independently and use initiative
Commitment to inclusive, compassionate care, respecting diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and needs in line with palliative care principles.
Own transport is essential due to our rural location
Desirable (not essential):
Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including nights and weekends, according to patient dependency
Please find the full job description and person specification at the bottom of the webpage.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is kind, proactive, and passionate about delivering outstanding palliative care. We offer a supportive working environment, ongoing training, and the chance to be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
For informal enquiries, please contact our Ward Manager, Alice, at athomas@stpjhospice.org.
St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community.
People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time.
Our services are free of charge can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.
We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce.
Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions. If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then click 'Apply Now'!
The Benefits
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The Values
We are creative and fearless in our work.
We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
27 days holiday
Company sick pay scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
Monthly occupational health clinics
Leadership development programme
20% discount in our charity shops
Our people
"I worked in Housekeeping, then on the In-Patient Unit and am now in the Community Team undertaking a degree supported by the Hospice."
"It's the people we work with and the community we serve that make it such a special place."
"I've been here for nearly 25 years and continue to enjoy supporting our patients, their loved ones and carers both at home and at the hospice."
"If you have the appetite to develop your skills, you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation."
"Being a part of someone’s end of life care and supporting their loved ones through their grieving process is a real privilege."
"Working here, I've learnt that the smallest actions can create the biggest changes in people's lives."
Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.
Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath. Our precise location can be found here: https://stpjhospice.org/contact-us/
If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on hr@stpjhospice.org.
Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS if applicable).
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St Peter & St James Hospice
North Common Road, North Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4ED
Tel: 01444 471 598
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